The effects of an economic shock, such as an unexpected home or car repair or a sudden loss of income, can be devastating to homeowners on a fixed income, and the United Nations estimates 40 million Americans are living in poverty. Among those, 18.5 million are living in “extreme poverty,” defined as an income of $12,000 or less for a family of four. Estimates range from three-in-four to three-in-five Americans who, while not necessarily in poverty, are living from paycheck to paycheck.
The National League of Cities Service Line Warranty Program by HomeServe educates homeowners about their service line responsibilities and provides protection against unexpected and costly service line issues. By partnering with local contractors, the program also...
City of Arlington customer Stephanie M. received an email from the city informing her that her household had been logging usage of 49 gallons of water per hour for the past 48 hours. “I was shocked, because they were saying the water usage was happening overnight,...
City of Arlington customer Cynthia C. has always felt a sense of community on her street, and one recent August evening proved no different. Her neighbor reached out to let Cynthia know that there was water bubbling up from her front lawn. Upon a quick look herself,...
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